Mobile wireless computer system including devices and methods related thereto

Abstract

Featured is a mobile computer system that includes a computer, a computer embodying wireless technology, and a power supply that is operably coupled to the computer so the computing device or computer is operated and functional remote from fixed power sources. The power supply is configured so as to have a capacity sufficient for powering the computer and any peripherals or other components operably coupled thereto. The mobile system also includes a moving device that is configured and arranged so as to removable support the power supply and the computer as well as any peripherals and so the moving device along with the attached power supply and computer can be selectively moved between different locations such as by wheels.

Description

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 442,411 filed Jan. 23, 2003, and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. ______ filed Jan. 5, 2004, (entitled Mobile Wireless Retail Shopping Cart Computer System; Attorney Docket Ref. 60559), the teachings of all being incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a mobile computer system, more particularly the present invention relates to a mobile wireless computer system that is powered by a mobile power source, more specifically the present invention relates to a mobile wireless computer system for in-store retail operations and sales transactions at the point of the activity. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] On a daily, weekly and monthly basis, retailers perform numerous in-store tasks that require utilizing human resources and computer systems for inventory control and point-of-sale transactions. Retailers continuously struggle to efficiently al...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a mobile computer system that includes a computing device, a power supply, and a moving device. The power supply is operable to power the computing device and can be a battery system that provides continuous power. The moving device is attached to the computing device and can be selectively moved between different locations. The mobile computer system can be used in a retail environment to improve efficiency and accuracy of operations and customer sales transactions. It can also include other functionalities such as printers, laser and CCD barcode scanners, credit card readers, cash drawers, and wireless print servers. The mobile computer system is easy to connect to most computers and peripherals without power restrictions, providing flexibility for retailers. The mobile cart device can support a plurality of components powered by the power supply and includes a battery system that can be used for continuous power. The mobile cart can also include a support apparatus that can be used with existing shopping carts."

Problems solved by technology

Traditionally, such tasks are resource intensive and entail significant expenditures of time and money at each retail outlet.

Also, retailers have been restricted operationally because the computers and printers used to perform these tasks can consume significant amounts of power or time for charging, and most are not portable.

Typically, such computers and printers are located in the back office of a retail establishment, instead of on the retail floor, thus becoming very operational expensive.

Retailers also have attempted to have employees wear the devices but this has proven to be very cumbersome and not very efficient.

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